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Ohio Lawyers Defending Your Family Medical Leave Act Rights
The employment law attorneys at Robert A. Klingler Co., L.P.A., in Cincinnati, Ohio, understand the changing nature of today's society. A majority of households now have two income earners working outside of the home. This can make it difficult to attend to family responsibilities that require a lengthy absence from work.
Do you feel your employer is violating the Family Medical Leave Act? Contact Robert A. Klingler Co., L.P.A. to speak with an attorney familiar with your rights.
Circumstances that May Constitute Leave Under FMLA
In 1993, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was enacted into law to deal with issues of extended leave. The Family Medical Leave Act allows qualified employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-secured leave during any 12 month period. Circumstances that may allow for leave include:
- The birth and care of a newborn child of the employee
- Placement with the employee of a child for foster care or adoption
- The care of an immediate family member who has a serious health condition
- The employee is unable to perform the essential function of his or her position due to a serious health condition
Who Is Eligible for FMLA?
The Family Medical Leave Act applies to companies with at least 50 employees. The employee must have worked a minimum of 12 months for the employer, putting in at least 1,250 hours before the leave begins. An employee must also work at a worksite within 75 miles of the employer.
FMLA laws do not provide for paid leave. However, an employee may use paid time off or sick leave he or she has accrued as part of the leave time.
An employee who qualifies for FMLA and takes an extended leave is entitled to return to work in the same or equivalent position. They are also entitled to the same benefits that existed before the leave.
Taking Action Against Unlawful Acts
If you feel your employer has violated the Family Medical Leave Act, you may have grounds for legal action. Contact our firm to learn about your rights and options.
